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Handbook of the American Frontier, Vol. V: Chronology, Bibliography, Index: Four Centuries of Indian-White Relationships
Norman J. Heard
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Description for Handbook of the American Frontier, Vol. V: Chronology, Bibliography, Index: Four Centuries of Indian-White Relationships
Hardback. Contains hundreds of sources, both primary and secondary, and seeks to foreground the perspective of heretofore largely ignored groups such as women and blacks, and frequently misrepresented cultures of native North Americans. Series: Native American Resources Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; HBJK; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 449.
The Handbook of the American Frontier seeks to bridge the gap between studies of indigenous Americans and those of settlers of European or African descent. Heard bridges this fissure in scholarship of nearly 5 centuries of history by using Native American-white interaction as a guide. He provides a unique perspective on the implications of American settlement and the interaction of numerous cultures throught the history of North America. The study has emphasized the careers of prominent frontier participants, and has presented articles on individuals and events that had a significant impact upon the shifting dynamics of frontier ... Read more
The Handbook of the American Frontier seeks to bridge the gap between studies of indigenous Americans and those of settlers of European or African descent. Heard bridges this fissure in scholarship of nearly 5 centuries of history by using Native American-white interaction as a guide. He provides a unique perspective on the implications of American settlement and the interaction of numerous cultures throught the history of North America. The study has emphasized the careers of prominent frontier participants, and has presented articles on individuals and events that had a significant impact upon the shifting dynamics of frontier ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
248
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Series
Native American Resources Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810835528
SKU
V9780810835528
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Ref
99-15
About Norman J. Heard
J. Norman Heard (M.L.S., University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge), a retired librarian, has done historical research and writing for 35 years. He contributed 20 articles to the Handbook of Texas (Texas State Historical Assn, 1952) and has written articles on Indian captivities.
Reviews for Handbook of the American Frontier, Vol. V: Chronology, Bibliography, Index: Four Centuries of Indian-White Relationships
...highly recommended...
CHOICE
...provides a handy reference for teachers and students of western history...presents a more balanced view of Indian-White relations than previous references, making use of newer ethnohistorical research...a useful tool for easy reference and enjoyable reading.
New Mexico Historical Review
The Far West is a testament to Heard's determination to produce a useful guide ... Read more
CHOICE
...provides a handy reference for teachers and students of western history...presents a more balanced view of Indian-White relations than previous references, making use of newer ethnohistorical research...a useful tool for easy reference and enjoyable reading.
New Mexico Historical Review
The Far West is a testament to Heard's determination to produce a useful guide ... Read more